renter protections

Santa Maria residents learned about housing rights, eviction procedures and new state housing laws during a virtual workshop Wednesday. The city partnered with the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County for the event.

The City of San Luis Obispo is moving forward with a round of protections for mobile home owners. The City Council unanimously agreed on new restrictions that would cap rent on parking spaces when mobile homes are sold to a new owner.

After a month of public feedback, Santa Barbara city leaders are revising its proposed rent stabilization ordinance.

In the midst of a housing crisis and temporary rent freeze, Santa Barbara city council took a major step toward creating a rent stabilization program. But, key figures, including the city’s mayor pushed back hoping to bring the decision to voters.

San Luis Obispo is taking a closer look at rental protections, as rising housing costs put pressure on tenants across the city. The League of Women Voters hosted a public forum this week exploring how a rental registry could help.